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A Whiter Shade of Pale for AW 2013

White and off white shades including cream and ivory big news for the cold season, and are guaranteed to shine a light on a dreary, grey, autumnal day.

Make a great first impression with this gorgeous outfit, put together from pieces at my-wardrobe.com.

Acne White Cropped Leather Jacket

Acne White Cropped Leather Jacket

Acne is a designer known for its leather biker jackets, which become key pieces every year. This season’s version, in a crisp ice white, looks great teamed with any outfit and anyone who has ever owned an acne jacket will know that the quality is dreamy, from the softest leather to the shiny, silver tone metal hardware.

Details include zip fastening cuffs, asymmetrical front zip fastening, a notch lapel, stud fastening collar and buckle detail to the waist. The jacket is also available in black.

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Wolford White Colorado Body

Wolford White Colorado Body

A body is a key piece in any capsule wardrobe, and this version in white from Wolford is just perfect. Guaranteed to stay neatly in position under your clothes, this body has a string back with a useful press stud fastening to the gusset – meaning you don’t have to strip off when you go to the loo!

Made from a comfortable stretch cotton blend fabric, it’s ideal for giving you a seamless outline.

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Chanel Vintage White Quilted Shoulder Bag

Chanel Vintage White Quilted Shoulder Bag

Okay, I know this is a bit of luxury. Well, a lot of a luxury actually, but imagine owning this gorgeous shoulder bag from the undisputed Queen of handbag design.

Made from quilted white leather and luxuriously adorned with a chunky gold tone shoulder strap and lush tassel, this bag dates from the late 1990s.

The interlocking CC logo is stitched to the base of the bag. It has the originally serial number attached inside, and comes with the authenticity card that accompanied the purchase orginally.

J Brand White Maria Jeans

J Brand White Maria Skinny Jeans

J Brand is one of my favourite jeans designers (Current Elliott is my another) and these J Brand babies are perfect for teaming with either plains or prints. High waisted, they are more flattering for certain figures than low waisted jeans.

The length of these jeans is 29.5″, making them ankle crops if you’re a tall girl, or just about full length if you’re under about 5’4″. They’re a nice skinny fit, with a 10″ leg opening.

Duccio Venturi White Court Shoes

Duccio Venturi White Court Shoes

Classic and beautiful, these chic white courts from Duccio Venturi are luxuriously handmade and would be a great key piece to add to your wardrobe. Of course, they go with everything and have a chic look that will be as fashionable in the future as it is right now.

AllSaints have updated their party look for the new season and this is an example of an extravagant and opulent look you can put together right now but it will also be current well into the festive season too.

AllSaints Siri Embellished Dress

The AllSaints Siri Embellished Dress has to be the show piece dress of the new season. Embellished all over with metal pieces, chains and silver coloured plates, interspersed with sequins, this dress contours the body whilst your curves gleam. It’s a statement look and the most luxurious AllSaints dress of the season.

AllSaints Python Clutch

AllSaints Python Clutch

This leather clutch has been embossed all over with a python print design, and the luxurious feel teams well with the dress above. Fully lined, the clutch fastens with a zip and the zip pull doubles as a wrist strap for ease of use.

A special technique has been used to engrave the python design into the leather, which creates the effect of a a shimmer across the scales adding a 3D effect to the design.

The back of the clutch is not embossed; it is lined in cotton and has an interior zipped pocket.

The neutral grey colour of this clutch means it’s a winner for teaming with all of your wardrobe and could also be teamed with silk or florals for a summer wedding. For an alternative clutch, check out the AllSaints Siri Small Clutch, which is the same shape but made from black nubuck leather.

AllSaints Black Patent Leather Court Shoes

AllSaints Black Patent Leather Court Shoes (Cigarette Heel)

A wardrobe staple, no party outfit would be complete without a pair of glamorous stiletto heels, and there are none more glamorous than this luxurious patent pair.

Featuring a slim high stiletto heel (approximately 12.5cm) together with a balancing platform sole, these heels are super comfortable as they are made entirely from leather. The lining of the shoes is made friom the finest kidskin leather.

The sleek, glossy lines add sophistication to any look, and if you like wearing heels during the day they would also be great for the smart business professional, teamed with a sharp suit and a briefcase.

For an alternative shoe, check out the AllSaints Cigarette Concealed Platform 125 Heel, available in black or taupe leather (not patent).

Anya Hindmarch Bathurst Bow Soft Satchel

Here we have the new Anya Hindmarch Bathhurst Bow Satchel, made from soft leather. It is available in bluebell, pictured left, and many other shades and textures (pictured below right) and is available right now from my-wardrobe.com at the link at the foot of this article.

The bag is a new style from Anya Hindmarch, and employs their trademark top quality leather and attention to detail. The bag is a structured, ladylike handbag which takes its name from the 1st Baron Bathurst, a politician from the 18th century.

In many ways, this bag has a vintage look, yet it is also thoroughly modern. Made from soft capra leather, the satchel is a flap over style with an enamel bow closure on the front, reminiscent of a cameo from days gone by.

The bag has a single top handle for carrying it in the hand, and comes with a further two removable leather straps, enabling the bag to be worn over the shoulder or across the body. One of the straps matches the colours of the bag and the other contrasts with it.
Inside, the bag has a soft suede lining. In signature Anya Hindmarch style the pockets are labelled “Bits & Bobs”, “Sunglasses”, “Lipstick” and “Phone”. There is also a pen pocket and a detachable leather key fob.

There a popper fastenings on the side of the bag and studs on the base to offer protection.

It should be stated that this is a spacious bag, with plenty of room for all your bits and pieces whether you are using it as a power dressing workbag during the week, or as an accompaniment to your weekend style.

Anya Hindmarch Bathurst Eye

The Anya Hindmarch Bathurst Eye , as worn by Alexa Chung, is a similar style of bag which is available in calf leather and also the more exotic alligator. There is currently a waiting list for the Bathurst Eye bags.

The main difference between the bags is that the Bathurst Eye is considerably smaller than the Bathurst Bow, which is spacious and perfect for both work and weekend wardrobes.

Alexa Chung carrying the Anya Hindmarch Bathurst Eye

Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung is a fashion icon who has a happy knack of carrying the most popular handbags of the season.

She is the winner of the British Style Award, and for the occasion she chose to carry the Bathurst Eye in black box calfskin leather.

She’s a lucky girl, as the rest of us mere mortals will have to join the waiting list to get the bag, but fortunately the bag is coming soon, and the larger Bathurst Bow is available right now!

There’s no two ways about it, this look is hot, hot, hot! With the centre piece being Markus Lupfer’s blistering body con dress, ably accompanied by the cutest mini bag from Kenzo and stylish platform sandals from Terry de Havilland, this is a scorching look, ideal for starlets who want to impress the world. Now, where’s my credit card?

Markus Lupfer Bodycon Dress

Markus Lupfer is taking the fashion world by storm this season, and the arrival of his styles at my-wardrobe.com is to be welcomed. The dress pictured on the left is a sexy bodycon mini dress, which cleverly incorporates a pink and red metallic insert panel to the front. However, the black side panels give the dress a shaped look and provide the illusion of a slimmer waist, which is to be welcomed!

Other features of the dress include a slightly scooped neck, short sleeves and an exposed silver tone zip fastening at the back.

Kenzo Red Pink and Black Mini Bag

Kenzo Red Pink Black Patent Mini Bag

I love this Kenzo bag and I think it goes particularly well with the dress above, the colour of the panels reminscent of the colours in the front panel of the dress.

Made from patent leather, the bag adds a directional edge to your look. A mini satchel style, it features a branded magnetic clasp fastening on the front, a single top handle and a removable cross body strap.

The bag features patent leather panels in red, pink and black with a marbled effect. Inside, it is lined in black fabric and there is a zip fastening pocket. The bag features a Kenzo branded hang tag.

Terry de Havilland Red Marguerite Snake Platform Sandals

Terry de Havilland Red Marguerite Snake Platform Sandals

Terry de Havilland has been designer shoes for years and is known as the master of the wedge heel. The shoes on the left are stiletto platform sandals made from a combination of red snake print patent leather and red suede. The toes are caged by a strappy design with a peep toe, and the shoes are held securely on the foot with a gold tone buckle fastening ankle strap.

The shoes certainly add a serving of glamour to the dress and bag above and are a great way to complete the look.

There is no need to over embellish this outfit with jewellery as it speaks for itself; simply add a pair of gold earrings and a matching bracelet or watch.

This is a quirky yet sexy party look. It’s young and fun, yet figure flattering too, and all the elements of the outfit can be easily teamed with other items for maximum use.

AllSaints Aura Dress

This AllSaints evening dress is structured dress with cleverly shaped black side panels to create the illusion of a tiny waist. The green part of the dress has an all over geometric design and there is a full length exposed zip at the back.

The dress is sleeveless with a sweetheart neckline, two slim shoulder straps and it falls to well above the knee. The style is bodycon and slim fitting, although it does fit true to size.

The neckline is suited to a necklace, and you could go for a standard pendant or a more edgy choker style.

This dress would also look good with classic black stilettos or a pair of black ankle boots.

Diane Von Furstenberg Silver Sphere Clasp Clutch

Diane Von Furstenberg Silver Sphere Clasp Clutch

This silver grey box clutch is a brand new style from Diane Von Furstenberg. It is made from gunmetal silver metallic “tweed” leather, but the most noticeable part of the bag is the asymmetrical clasp fastening at the top, consisting of a large and a small polished silver tone spheres. The clutch also has a matching detachable shoulder strap; the inside is gusseted and there is a slip pocket.

This clutch is perfect for adding polish to any party look, and in addition its neutral tones mean it will go with anything, except maybe gold tones, and would look good teamed with a long black dress for a black tie dinner.

Vivienne Westwood Melissa Lady Dragon Sapphire Glitter Globe Shoes

Vivienne Westwood Melissa Lady Dragon Sapphire Glitter Globe Shoes

A collaboration between Vivienne Westwood and the Brazilian Melissa shoe company, the Lady Dragon design is a modern day classic. It is brought out each season in different colours and with different embellishments including wings, pom-poms and hearts, although the globe design pictured on the left is perhaps the most fabulous.

The pictured pair are made from glitter infused sapphire plastic, and the sparkle as they catch the light. The irredescent globe is also reminiscent of a Christmas bauble and perfect to wear for a seasonal celebration.

These shoes are ideal for dancing the night away. They are made to be supremely comfortable, with a padded insole and adjustable ankle strap.

You could also team these shoes with ankle crop skinny jeans, such as the stiletto style by Current Elliott, for a smart evening or day wear look.